SUE Field Technician: GPR & Utility Locating Expert

Accura Engineering; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement savings plan with company 1

Paid time off and holidays

Career development opportunities

Collaborative work environment

Job summary

Accura Engineering in Atlanta, GA is seeking a SUE Technician to perform subsurface utility investigations using ground-penetrating radar (GPR), electromagnetic locators, and vacuum excavation techniques. You will accurately locate utilities and prepare field sketches and as-built data.

You will work with project managers and field staff, comply with safety standards, travel to sites as needed, and contribute to reports and site documentation.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1–2 years in SUE or related field.
• Familiarity with QL-B, QL-C, QLD and QL-A.
• Ability to read and interpret construction plans.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
• Pre-employment drug screen and background check required.

Responsibilities

• Perform subsurface utility investigations using GPR, locators, and vacuum excavation.
• Accurately locate and identify underground utilities.
• Prepare and interpret field sketches, utility drawings, and as-built data.
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and field staff for accurate reporting and safe excavation.
• Ensure compliance with safety protocols and industry standards.
• Assist with reports, deliverables, and field notes.
• Maintain equipment and vehicles in good condition.

Skills

GPR operation

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

1-2 years SUE experience

Familiar with QL-B/QL-C/QLD/QL-A

Read/interpret construction plans

Tools

GPR equipment

Electromagnetic locators

Vacuum excavation

Reading diagrams

Job description

Accura Engineering in Atlanta, GA is seeking a SUE Technician to perform subsurface utility investigations using ground-penetrating radar (GPR), electromagnetic locators, and vacuum excavation techniques. You will accurately locate utilities and prepare field sketches and as-built data.

You will work with project managers and field staff, comply with safety standards, travel to sites as needed, and contribute to reports and site documentation.